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meadowesky    12

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Yay more good info about Dr. Ponce! I have FINALLY made my decision and I am going to him on July 9th! 3 weeks!! im only a little excited lol

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thin soon    24

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Yay more good info about Dr. Ponce! I have FINALLY made my decision and I am going to him on July 9th! 3 weeks!! im only a little excited lol

I'm so happy for you I am having my surgery July 23. I'm so excited.. Tell Trish hi for me and keep us updated.

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thin soon    24

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DEAR THIN SOON,

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I agree. Dr. Ponce has a name I've heard good things about since 2003, when I was banded. Do you have a band. Is your surgery just for the sleeve or are you getting a band revision to sleeve? What are his prices like? Can you pay with a visa card? Thanks in advance for the info and GOOD LUCK!!

SARA

Hi no I don't have a band I'm just going to be sleeved. My sleeve is 5500.00 I will find out about your other questions..or I can give you the phone @ to his coordinator Trish

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kansasgirl    96

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Yay more good info about Dr. Ponce! I have FINALLY made my decision and I am going to him on July 9th! 3 weeks!! im only a little excited lol

You will be in great hands!! It's almost been two months since my surgery with Dr. Ponce and i'm loving it.. no complications and 46 pounds down... wishing you a great surgery!!

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meadowesky    12

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thanks! 9 days out!! I am flying out the same day as my surgery so either way I bet im exhausted and ready to rest afterwards. Getting a bit nervous but I know i made a good choice :)

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thin soon    24

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DEAR THIN SOON,

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I agree. Dr. Ponce has a name I've heard good things about since 2003, when I was banded. Do you have a band. Is your surgery just for the sleeve or are you getting a band revision to sleeve? What are his prices like? Can you pay with a visa card? Thanks in advance for the info and GOOD LUCK!!

SARA

The sleeve price is 5500.00 everything included but airfare. the revision price is 6000 and you need to have a endoscopy. you can pay with visa. Talk to Trish wls she is great. Dr. Ponce also works out of several hospitals if you have a preference. Im having my sleeve done the 23

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thin soon    24

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wish I knew how to delete..lol

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thin soon    24

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Hi Sara

have you made any decisions. It's hard but do your research and go with your gut. Keep me posted.

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Sara Kelly Keenan LC    350

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Hi Thin Soon,

No, I haven't yet decided where and when to be sleeved but I have decided to be sleeved in TJ.

I had pneumonia last month that was a severe case requiring hospital time and the doc says it will take 6 months for my lungs to recover. My insurance will pay for the band removal, probably in the Fall, Then I'll rest my stretched esophagus for 3-6 months and then go to TJ for the sleeve. My BMI is 32 so I'm not a candidate for insurance to cover the sleeve in the US.

I'm going to spend this 6 months exercising moderately and getting into the habit to eat the way a Bariatric patient should. Protein first, then veggies, fewer mochas and less other liquid calories, etc...... I'm going to do this because as a "failed" band patient I know that I have to eat and drink responsibly and exercise to succeed with any procedure and I was lazy and expected the band to do all the work while I ingested irresponsibly.

I'm trying to lay a solid foundation so I get it right this time. How about you? What's your status?

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